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Cat 259d vs John Deere 317g

Specifications Cat 259d
Cat 259d
John Deere 317g
John Deere 317g
Lift DesignVerticalVertical
Years Made2015-20202017-2025
Horsepower74.3 HP65.0 HP
Lifting Capacity (35% Tipping)2030 lbs2125 lbs
Lifting Capacity (50% Tipping)2900 lbs3035 lbs
Operating Weight8846 lbs8420 lbs
Tipping Load5800 lbs6070 lbs
Max. Travel Speed8.5 mph7.0 mph
Pump Flow20.0 GPM17.0 GPM
Relief Pressure3335 psi3450 psi
High Flow30.0 GPM
Peak Torque159 ft-lb207 ft-lb
Bucket Hinge Pin121.0 in.121.0 in.
Length137.3 in.127.6 in.
Dump Height89.9 in.95.6 in.
Dump Reach23.9 in.31.0 in.
Track Length108.9 in.103.0 in.
Ground Contact Length59.0 in.91.0 in.
  • Cat 259d has better Horsepower.
  • Cat 259d has better Weight.
  • John Deere 317g has better Lifting Capacity.
  • John Deere 317g has better Tipping Load.
  • Cat 259d has better Travel Speed.
  • John Deere 317g has better Peak Torque.
  • ➖ Both models have similar Pin Height.

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